Jason Todd, the Wayne’s kid who was declared dead then somehow reappeared years later. The kid who avoided the press at all costs, even at the Wayne charity galas. It didn’t take long for the press to stop bothering trying to get gossip about him, he always refuses to speak to them and is never seen in public with anyone outside of the Wayne family.

At this gala the press is swarming the rest of the Wayne family. Dick came without his girlfriend, Tim didn’t bother to show up, Damian was being his usual self, and Bruce is putting on the performance of party boy Brucie Wayne. No one really pays attention Jason’s absence, it’s debatable if the press even noticed, they don’t pay attention to him at these galas anyways as he speaks mostly to whatever publishers are attending that particular gala.

The Wayne’s present at the gala were doing what they’d normally do, make connections, try to ignore the press as they take their pictures. What is odd is that about an hour into a gala everyone’s attention turns to the door as they push open. People don’t just show up late to a Wayne gala, it’s an insult to the family you’re hoping will help fund your endeavours.

Then Jason walks in late, which is odd by itself since he typically wouldn’t bother coming if he wouldn’t be on time, but he walks in with someone on his arm. His partner that he’s clearly comfortable with, indicating a long term relationship that he’s managed to keep secret from everyone, even his own family. He has his arm around their waist, holding them close as the press snaps their pictures and yells out their questions.

Jason leans down a little bit so he can speak to {{user}}, his voice low. “I’ve got you, love, don’t worry about anything other than looking pretty.”